Financial Independence
All Logifin articles in the “Financial Independence” category.
11 articles
Minimalism and investing: Can they coexist?
How the idea of less but better organises your spending and leads to a simple portfolio you can hold for years without second guessing it.
14 min read
What is the 50-30-20 rule and how can you apply it?
The simple rule that helps organise your finances and build financial stability
16 min read
The 5 most popular stock market indices – and the ETFs that track them
From the S&P 500 to the MSCI World: Which indices define global markets
22 min read
How to create a budget that works in practice
A practical guide to taking control of your finances, step by step and without guilt.
12 min read
Compound interest: Why it is called the "eighth wonder of the world"
The phenomenon that turns time into the strongest ally of your investments. And how not to cancel it.
11 min read
What is an ETF? The complete beginner's guide
Learn how ETFs work, why they have become so popular and how you can use them to invest with strategy.
22 min read
How much you should save and invest each month
What the data says, what the well-known rules suggest and how to find the number that fits your own life.
11 min read
How to start investing: A beginner's guide
The complete guide to start investing: strategy, products, choosing a platform and the traps you need to avoid.
15 min read
FIRE: The road to financial independence
What the FIRE movement is, how to calculate your own number and what you can keep from its philosophy, even if you are not aiming to exit at 40.
12 min read
DCA: The most stable investment strategy
What dollar cost averaging is, how it lowers risk and when it beats lump sum investing.
15 min read
ETF or stocks: Which strategy is right for you?
A guide for investors weighing single stocks against ETFs, covering diversification, cost, taxes and the time each approach really demands.
15 min read